Chiseltooth wrasse (Pseudodax moluccanus)

Scientific name: Pseudodax moluccanus Valenciennes, 1840

The Chiseltooth wrasse (Pseudodax moluccanus) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Indo-Pacific, Red Sea to South Africa and to the Society, Marquesan and Tuamoto islands, north to southern Japan.

Chiseltooth wrasse care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 14

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Species facts

Scientific name: Pseudodax moluccanus
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 30.0
Depth range: 3–60 m (10–197 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 60 m, usually 4 - 40 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Red Sea to South Africa and to the Society, Marquesan and Tuamoto islands, north to southern Japan.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)